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ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

“His magic carpet ride really is probably over.” With a fraction of the funds he had in 2018, plummeting popularity, pitiful support among Republicans, and weeks of failing to stand up a statewide vaccination program, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has dropped like a lead balloon and his chances of re-election are going down with him.…

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Govs on Deck Mar 17, 2021

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

Happy Wednesday and happy St. Patty’s Day! Read this newsletter – I’m Irish-ish. As a reminder, your favorite newsletter comes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. As always, questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @SamNewton, and @andersonkayjay. We want this to be helpful, so let us know…

As Granite Staters Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Chris Sununu Opposes ARP

Today, Dr. Jill Biden is scheduled to visit the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord, New Hampshire to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan and to emphasize the $126 billion going towards reopening America’s schools. As stimulus checks start to hit bank accounts and other forms of relief is doled out to Granite Staters, Gov. Chris…

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

Bad news for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this morning: a new poll from the Des Moines Register shows the majority of Iowans hope she does not seek re-election in 2022. Additionally, more Iowans now disapprove of her job performance than approve, and the majority disapprove of her handling of COVID-19. These poll results reflect the…

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign

Following Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement forming a committee to oppose Republicans’ recall campaign in California, Democrats across the country announced their support for Gov. Newsom. Instead of focusing on fighting COVID-19, Republicans are wasting taxpayer money, time, and energy on a partisan recall in the middle of a national crisis. The Republican recall is…

ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

Trump still has a tight grip on state Republicans, according to a report from CBS News. Just look at Virginia’s race for governor, where party leaders brawled for weeks over how to choose a nominee and the GOP candidates are in an all-out race to the right in an effort to win over Trump’s base.…

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid

Today, President Joe Biden is flying to Pennsylvania to celebrate the American Rescue Plan. As Pennsylvanians stand to benefit greatly from the ARP, Republicans in Pennsylvania, including GOP candidate Joe Gale, still refuse to support the bill. Overall, the state is set to receive $7.4 billion – including $5.1 billion for schools and stimulus checks…

Another RGA Recruit Bites the Dust, Mayor Erin Stewart Says She Won’t Run for Governor in Connecticut

Latest News Mar 16, 2021

Another RGA Recruit Bites the Dust, Mayor Erin Stewart Says She Won’t Run for Governor in Connecticut

After failing to win her party’s nomination for lieutenant governor in 2018, Erin Stewart is once again abandoning a run for Connecticut’s highest office. Stewart announced earlier this week she will not run for governor next year, in yet another huge fail for the Republican Governors Association as they lose candidate after candidate for 2022.…

As Nevada Is Set To Receive $4.1 Billion in COVID Relief, Mark Amodei Must Answer for His “No” Vote on ARP

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are scheduled to visit Las Vegas to celebrate the passage of the American Rescue Plan. As stimulus checks start to hit bank accounts and other relief gets doled out to Nevadans, Rep. Mark Amodei, who is seen as a potential 2022 gubernatorial candidate, still refuses to support the…

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Are the Last Line of Defense Against Voting Rights “Armageddon”

As Republicans across the country launch unprecedented attacks on voting rights, New York Magazine explains how Democratic governors on the ballot in 2021 and 2022 could be the last line of defense against this voting rights “armageddon.” Republicans have introduced 253 bills in 43 states seeking to limit voting rights and disenfranchise minority voters, low-income…

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ICYMI: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s Popularity Takes a Nosedive, Endangering His Chances At Re-election

Govs On Deck – March 17, 2021

As Granite Staters Receive Billions in COVID Relief, Gov. Chris Sununu Opposes ARP

Des Moines Register Poll: Majority of Iowans Don’t Want Kim Reynolds to Run Again

ICYMI: Democrats Unite With Gov. Gavin Newsom to Oppose Republican Recall Campaign

ICYMI: As Convention Nears, Virginia Republicans Fully Embrace Trumpism

As Pennsylvanians Stand to Receive Billions from American Rescue Plan, PA Republicans Still Refuse to Support COVID Aid

Another RGA Recruit Bites the Dust, Mayor Erin Stewart Says She Won’t Run for Governor in Connecticut

As Nevada Is Set To Receive $4.1 Billion in COVID Relief, Mark Amodei Must Answer for His “No” Vote on ARP

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Are the Last Line of Defense Against Voting Rights “Armageddon”